Mescal is the star of Gladiator II,but Denzel Washington steals the show
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Mescal is the star of Gladiator II,but Denzel Washington steals the show

As the gladiator Lucius,Paul Mescal wisely doesn’t try to emulate Russell Crowe’s swagger in the original film.

  • byJake Wilson

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Paul Mescal on the ‘insane’ Gladiator II and Saoirse Ronan’s comment

Paul Mescal on the ‘insane’ Gladiator II and Saoirse Ronan’s comment

The Irish actor is in his blockbuster era as he takes on the title role in Ridley Scott’s sequel to the Oscar-winning hit.

  • byLouise Rugendyke
The October 27 Edition
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The October 27 Edition

It’s been 25 years since Connie Nielsen scored her part in Gladiator. She talks about the upcoming sequel,Gladiator II,and how she and her role have evolved.

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‘An entire cast of crazy people’:Connie Nielsen’s secrets from the Gladiator set

‘An entire cast of crazy people’:Connie Nielsen’s secrets from the Gladiator set

“You could feel this creative tension,” says the 59-year old actor,who’s returning to her breakout role in the sequel to Ridley Scott’s iconic film.

  • byMichael Idato
Adam Hills turned down King Charles’ birthday party to go to footy training

Adam Hills turned down King Charles’ birthday party to go to footy training

The comedian will be the first Australian to take on a prestigious rugby league role in the United Kingdom.

  • byAdam Pengilly
The trouble with Trell:Will Bennett and the Bunnies save Mitchell?

The trouble with Trell:Will Bennett and the Bunnies save Mitchell?

South Sydney’s high-powered board is increasingly fed up with the headlines generated by their highest paid and most influential player. This time,their response will be fascinating.

  • byAdam Pengilly
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How to look like Russell Crowe in his prime for just $75,000

How to look like Russell Crowe in his prime for just $75,000

Leather breastplates,aluminium swords and rubber shields are just the beginning.

  • byTim Barlass
Russell Crowe has never allowed vanity to dictate his career – and that’s why he’s great
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Russell Crowe has never allowed vanity to dictate his career – and that’s why he’s great

In the noir thriller Sleeping Dogs,Crowe proves again what an exceptional character actor he is when he plays a retired detective with Alzheimer’s disease who is revisiting an old case.

  • bySandra Hall
Your Olympics warm-up:You name the sport,we name the movie

Your Olympics warm-up:You name the sport,we name the movie

With the Olympics just over a month away,it’s time to improve your sporting knowledge with our Olympic-themed film and TV festival. We’ve (almost) found a movie,TV series or documentary to match all 28 events.

  • byLouise Rugendyke
Exorcism movies are everywhere. Why are we obsessed with them?

Exorcism movies are everywhere. Why are we obsessed with them?

Fifty years since The Exorcist themes of demonic possession still loom large,with Russell Crowe starring in yet another exorcism film.

  • byJake Wilson
Is Russell Crowe still the top dog at the Rabbitohs?
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Is Russell Crowe still the top dog at the Rabbitohs?

For almost two decades,Crowe has generally had the final say on all matters South Sydney. But Jason Demetriou’s sacking shows times might be changing.

  • byAdam Pengilly